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Unrepaired or failed repair of complete ligament tear causing persistent instability, and a medical provider prescribes both an assistive device ( e.g., cane(s), crutch(es), walker) and bracing for ambulation
Considerable medical evidence has shown that reducing your blood pressure can contribute to a significant reduction in risk for stroke among veterans. Note 3: Evaluate hypertension separately from hypertensive heart disease and other types of heart disease. Evidence of a service-connected primary disability (such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, or other) AND In our experience, Migraine (Headaches) is the #1 most common disability condition for the ACE exam process. Top Number (Systolic Pressure) –The first, or upper, number measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
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A 10 percent VA rating is assigned for High Blood Pressure if your diastolic pressure is 100 to 109, or your systolic pressure is 160 to 199. The #1 best way to increase your VA rating for High Blood Pressure is to have objective medical evidence to show your symptoms have worsened over time.
However, the VA may still reevaluate your disability rating past the 5 year deadline if your condition has significantly improved, as shown by medical evidence. What is the VA 10 year rule?
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Does the veteran’s High Blood Pressure limit or affect his/her work, life, and/or social functioning? If your C&P exam was performed by a VA-doctor at a VA-facility, the results of your C&P exam will be in your VA medical records on MyHealtheVetin 48-72 hours.